Ravi Bishnoi's Rare Side No-Balls Cost India in T20I Defeat
India spinner Ravi Bishnoi conceded two side no-balls that led to free hits and sixes, helping England clinch a thrilling win.
India's Ravi Bishnoi endured a tough outing in the second T20I against England, finishing with figures of 0/60 from four overs. His spell was marred by two unusual no-balls that proved decisive as England chased down the target with four wickets in hand at Manchester on July 4.
A side no-ball occurs when a bowler's front foot lands completely outside the imaginary line joining the two middle stumps, or when the back foot touches or crosses the return crease. Bishnoi committed the front-foot infringement twice during the 17th over, offering free hits to Jacob Bethell. The English batter capitalized by smashing two sixes, turning the match in England's favor.
Defending 49 runs off 24 balls, Bishnoi's errors allowed England to score heavily and reduce the required rate. The hosts eventually needed just 20 runs from the last three overs, sealing a memorable victory. Bishnoi's rare transgression highlighted a little-known rule and left India rueing missed chances.